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What is Bernarte v. PBA: Employment Status Ruling about?

The Supreme Court ruled that Bernarte was not an employee of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) but rather an independent contractor. This is because PBA lacked control over the means and methods by which Bernarte performed his work as a referee. Specifically, once games began, referees like Bernarte had independent authority and judgment over calls, with no ability for PBA to overrule decisions. Their contracts served as guidelines rather than dictating Bernarte

Author

Norberto Sarigumba III

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EN